US strikes new targets in Iran as Tehran hits Gulf states, Hormuz shipping
Summary
The United States and Iran have increased attacks against each other, with the US striking targets in southwestern Iran and Iran hitting US allies and ships in the Gulf. These actions ended a peace agreement and raised tensions in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key area for global shipping.Key Facts
- The US hit Iranian military targets in Khuzestan province, including Abadan and Mahshahr, and also attacked Qeshm Island.
- The US military targeted Iranian ports like Bushehr and Bandar Abbas to reduce Iran’s ability to attack commercial ships.
- Iran attacked two ships in Omani waters in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member.
- Iran also launched attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, which are US allies.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said they disabled two supertankers after those ships ignored warnings.
- Countries including Qatar and Oman called for respect of international law and navigation rights in the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Donald Trump canceled a planned 20% fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, replacing it with trade deals with Gulf states.
- Trump said Iran started the recent military attacks by shooting first, which led to US retaliation.
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